Tag Archives: Australia

James the Wine Guy Interview Series – Sue Hodder, Wynns Coonawarra Estate Winemaker

Posted on September 1, 2023 by James Melendez

I have always been interested in Australian wines and Australia in general.   When I first moved to San Francisco, I would go to a small wine merchant in my neighborhood of Cole Valley and pick up a bottle of … Continue reading →

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Penfolds RWT Barossa Valley Shiraz – 2006 – 9.2 – James Meléndez / James the Wine Guy

Posted on September 17, 2009 by James Melendez

A well structured wine and I can imagine after a few years in will become it will become even more dynamic. This wine is bold but not overwhelming; wondrous herbaceous notes like Eucalyptus and fennel; roasted dark red fruit; black … Continue reading →

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Penfolds Bin 51 Eden Valley Riesling – 2008 – 8.9 – James Meléndez / James the Wine Guy

Posted on August 27, 2009 by James Melendez

A superbly dry, very dry Riesling—so little residual sugar—almost non-detectable. Lovely notes of hibiscus, almond, and white peach basked in a brilliant acid. *** A plethora of wine reviews from wines regions around the world. Read more of my wine … Continue reading →

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Thom Clark William Randell Kabininge Vineyard Barossa Shiraz – 2004 – 9.1 – James Melendez

Posted on June 3, 2007 by James Melendez

Dark fire engine red and oak pronounced wine with long living deep red berries – boysenberry, blackberry, black pepper, and an unexpected mineral finish. *** A plethora of wine reviews from wines regions from around the world. Read more of … Continue reading →

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